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BLM · 03-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Hello everyone,

-Sorry I have not been able to post. It has been very hectic at my house. I was fully expecting to have to make a tough decision last Thursday. It turns out that I went in to see my little TOBY, and found that his back paws were no longer rigid and he was trying very hard to stand up. Also I was approached by one of my family VETs that one of his students had been working with him. She discussed the possibility of taking TOBY to hydrotherapy and asked the vet to tell me that she would be happy to adopt him if I feel that I cannot take care of him. (Somehow I would have liked the message to have been that she would like to discuss TOBY with me-and offer to help him but not keep him....I would have been happy to discuss some reimbursement for her time-and my TOBY might possibly recovered quicker.)
-I decided to pick him up on FRIDAY. I bought him a small life jacket and tried the hydrotherapy at home. He did try to paddle, but not too much. Th life jacket is huge on him (he weighs about 2.5 lbs)He is better and seems more aware of his surroundings. He is eating better (although still AD food) and passing bowels/uirine. He seems to equally frustrated with trying to "go" and "walk". He basically needs a bath everytime he "goes" or eats. He seems to pant frequently, not sure why. Lastnight he whimpered all night. I literally spent the entire weekend with him--carrying, feeding, bathing, washing his linens...I was not able to get anything else done.
-I thought I could get a professional to start the hydrotherapy to get him started. Sadly, I have not found anyone with the equipment for such a small puppy or the fees are too high ($100 per session). I do not expect anything free, but at least reasonable. I want to save this furbaby, but we are in a recession and I do have a family to consider as well.
-I am trying so hard to help him recover and give him every benefit. Let's see if there are any improvements for the next 10 days or so.

Again, thank you for all of your prayers, thoughts, and insight. It is definitely keeping me going.-Betty

03-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#51
BLM Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 22	Update 3-2-9 Hello everyone, -Sorry I have not been able to post. It has been very hectic at my house. I was fully expecting to have to make a tough decision last Thursday. It turns out that I went in to see my little TOBY, and found that his back paws were no longer rigid and he was trying very hard to stand up. Also I was approached by one of my family VETs that one of his students had been working with him. She discussed the possibility of taking TOBY to hydrotherapy and asked the vet to tell me that she would be happy to adopt him if I feel that I cannot take care of him. (Somehow I would have liked the message to have been that she would like to discuss TOBY with me-and offer to help him but not keep him....I would have been happy to discuss some reimbursement for her time-and my TOBY might possibly recovered quicker.) -I decided to pick him up on FRIDAY. I bought him a small life jacket and tried the hydrotherapy at home. He did try to paddle, but not too much. Th life jacket is huge on him (he weighs about 2.5 lbs)He is better and seems more aware of his surroundings. He is eating better (although still AD food) and passing bowels/uirine. He seems to equally frustrated with trying to "go" and "walk". He basically needs a bath everytime he "goes" or eats. He seems to pant frequently, not sure why. Lastnight he whimpered all night. I literally spent the entire weekend with him--carrying, feeding, bathing, washing his linens...I was not able to get anything else done. -I thought I could get a professional to start the hydrotherapy to get him started. Sadly, I have not found anyone with the equipment for such a small puppy or the fees are too high ($100 per session). I do not expect anything free, but at least reasonable. I want to save this furbaby, but we are in a recession and I do have a family to consider as well. -I am trying so hard to help him recover and give him every benefit. Let's see if there are any improvements for the next 10 days or so. Again, thank you for all of your prayers, thoughts, and insight. It is definitely keeping me going.-Betty